How to travel from Nuremburg to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Hanover is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Hanover by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Hanover central bus station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Hanover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Nuremburg and Hanover is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nuremburg and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Hanover. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Nuremburg and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nuremburg and Hanover. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Hanover. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hbf. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hanover is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Hanover. Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) and Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nuremburg and Hanover. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Nuremburg to Hanover

Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Hanover

Transport options from Nuremburg to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€100($100)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€30($30)
5 times a week478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€62($62)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Hanover

The following major airports near Hanover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Hanover
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Hanover
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hanover